Hanover police looking for suspects in female runner assault

An adult female was assaulted Sunday afternoon while running on a trail in Hanover. Police have stepped up patrols in the area.

Lane Lambert The Patriot Ledger @llambert_ledger

Police have stepped up patrols near the Colby Phillips Walking Trail, after a female runner was assaulted Sunday afternoon while on the trail.

The runner is an adult. Details about her injuries and medical condition weren’t immediately available Monday morning. Police say they’re searching for two suspects, both white males with muscular builds.

One suspect is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a dark-colored hoodie and light gray sweat pants, with his face covered. He was wearing a gold necklace and has a heavy tan line on his neck.

The other suspect is about 6 feet 2 inches tall, also wearing a dark hoodie, with a dark-colored baseball hat with the white emblem “CG.” He was also wearing dark sweat pants and white running shoes with red laces, and has very pale skin and freckles on his hands.

No motor vehicle was seen in the area. The walking trail is located on Pleasant Street, near the intersection with Circuit Street and Route 139.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police at 781-826-3231 or 911.